AV> SP> have a full row to dig...or at least, my hubby does. And half a
AV> SP> job will mean we're right back at Square One.
AV>One person's trash can be another's treasure, eh ;-)
I fed comfrey to my goats for years, and also made 10-10-10 fertilizer
from growing tops. Now my goats are gone, and I would like to take
back the one row (I have 2!) for my perennials.
AV>digging and screening from my future garden a weed that is called
AV>"quack grass" here. It's an inexorable monster -- if you dig it
AV>under or chop it up it only multiplies.
I mow my quackgrass and call it lawn. :-)
AV>won't invade anything outside of their designated turf. Hopefully
AV>they will be hardy enough in our Zone 3 climate. But, it won't be
AV>a disaster if they aren't since I intend to use them as herbs.
Does the appellation "Russian" comfrey ring a bell? Mine has come
through all types and extremes of weather, including ups-and-downs.
AV>comfrey seeds or roots? I am willing to pay a reasonable price plus
AV>shipping. If you are willing to try this, we can talk further
AV>by email. My addresses are:
If you are not in Canada, I can't help you, Alex. Sorry. According to
Richter's catalogue, only hop seed may be imported into the US. And
all plant materials have to be fumigated, which I cannot do for
comfrey roots. But fear not, there are lots of Americans growing
comfrey, and sooner or later you will get a piece of a root. That's
all you need. :-)
...Sandra...
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